Cost Manager / Quantity Surveyor – Data Center Construction, Heavy Civil

Turner & Townsend

Cost Manager/Quantity Surveyor supporting cost management services on large-scale data center construction projects. Emphasizing heavy civil and site development works with client objectives.

Posted 5/30/2026full-timeRemote • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supporting the client on procurement strategies, including vendor prequalification, bid evaluation, and coordination of the appointment process
Assist in the preparation of detailed cost estimates covering construction, fees, and other project costs
Contribute to the development and maintenance of cost plans aligned with early works, site development, and heavy civil scopes
Assist in reviewing contractor and vendor proposals, including bid leveling and commercial evaluations
Support value engineering exercises and risk assessments
Assist with cost reporting by preparing and updating cost reports, forecasts, and budget tracking tools
Maintain project budgets, spend forecasts, and commercial risk registers
Participate in periodic cost review meetings with project teams, contractors, and stakeholders
Support cost control processes, including review of payment applications and contractor entitlement assessments
Track and analyze change orders, supporting recommendations to the client
Contribute to dispute avoidance and resolution efforts related to payments and change management
Support the tracking of commitments, contingency, and cost impacts across the project lifecycle
Assist in the preparation of monthly cost reports and client presentations
Support final account reconciliation, post-contract audits, and project close-out activities
Maintain cost data and contribute to benchmarking efforts
Assist in documenting lessons learned and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
Perform duties using standard tools such as bid analysis sheets, change control documentation, estimating software, and quantity take-off tools.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, quantity surveying, engineering, or a related field
3–5 years of relevant experience in cost management within construction
Experience supporting fast-paced construction programs with significant site development components
RICS accredited or working toward accreditation preferred
Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
Candidates must be physically based in the United States and legally authorized to work in the U.S.; remote work is permitted only within the United States
Ability to travel to project sites as required.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

cost managementvendor prequalificationbid evaluationcost estimationvalue engineeringrisk assessmentcost reportingbudget trackingchange order analysisdispute resolution

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder coordinationteam collaborationproblem-solvingcontinuous improvement

Certifications

Bachelor’s degreeRICS accreditation